Acknowledgement
EcoSpex is grateful to receive funding from IRAP
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) is Canada's leading innovation assistance program for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Mission
Accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized businesses by providing them with a comprehensive suite of innovation services and funding.
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Vision
Be the most impactful program of its kind in the world, where Canadian firms go first to transform their ideas into commercial success
Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative
Funding provided through the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative is helping EcoSpex give deep retrofit planning a smarter path forward.
The Deep Retrofit Accelerator Initiative (DRAI) provides funding to organizations and projects that facilitate the development of deep retrofits in commercial, institutional, and mid or high-rise multi-unit residential buildings in Canada.
Funding from DRAI project will support the development of a 6-phase work plan starting September 2025 to March 2027.
Academia Partners
Our academic partners are instrumental in advancing innovation through collaborative research, technical expertise, and knowledge exchange. Their support in (R&D) includes BIM, Design for Dementia, Automation and hiring of engineer students. This support has helped transform ideas into practical, market-ready solutions while fostering continuous learning, sustainability, and industry advancement.
May 2026
Release of Green & Health Building Comparison Matrix
September 2026
Automation Release 1
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December 2026
Automation Release 2
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Q3 2027
Release 1 of the Low Carbon Material & Technology Platform
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